Kerry Roberts kicks off campaign

Former state Sen. Kerry Roberts, R-Springfield, said Monday that he’ll hold his first fundraiser Aug. 15 at the home of Raymond and Jane Knowles. Roberts also said he had launched his campaign website, www.kerryroberts.com.

Roberts served in the state legislature from March 2011 to November 2012, when his home of Robertson County was moved from the 18th Senate District to the 25th Senate District. The accountant and former bicycle shop owner took office following a special election to fill the vacancy created when U.S. Rep. Diane Black won election to Congress.

Roberts faces state Sen. Jim Summerville of Dickson in the Republican primary.